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Mr. Strine from Monessen, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Trying to Flex Our Seating

Help me give my students some soft-backed stools to make their time in my classroom more comfortable!

  • $1,092 goal

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

This project expired on September 15, 2025.

My Project

Please consider helping my students get some comfortable seating options for working at high tables in my classroom. These chairs should prevent most students from rocking in their chairs and potentially falling out of their seats. They will also help students stay in their seats as opposed to standing and then walking around.

Sometimes, as educators, we overlook the simplest student needs, including whether or not the students are comfortable while sitting in their seats.

While this is a costly project, this is something they are using in other schools, so please help my school reach closer to equity.

Mr. Strine Monessen Senior High School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Monessen, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

320 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
National Public Seating Heavy Duty Vinyl Padded Steel Stool with Backrest, 30 Inch Height, Black - Durable • School Specialty $112.46 4 $449.84

Materials cost

$449.84

Vendor shipping charges

$440.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$927.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$163.69

Total project goal

$1,091.26

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